parish news october 2014

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Parish News October 2014

“Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the

labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send

out labourers into his harvest.’”

Matthew 9:37, 38


RECTOR WRITES

Dear Parishioners,

Rev. Eugene Griffin

The new curate, after his ordination to the Priesthood in

Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday 28th September, will

begin work in the Parish. Rev. Eugene will celebrate his

first Communion in the Parish on Sunday 5th October, in

St. Mary’s at 10.00 a.m. and in St. Brigid’s at 11.30 a.m.

He will also preach his first sermon at these services.

We look forward to the ministry of Rev. Eugene in our

Parish.

Harvest Sunday

This will be on Sunday 12th October, the preacher this

year is Canon Charles Mullan. Charles may be known

by some in the Parish, as he trained as a lay-reader in

Castleknock and Clonsilla. Since 2000 he has been

Dean’s Vicar in St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Charles will

preach at 10.00 a.m. in St. Mary’s, Clonsilla and at 11.30

a.m. in St. Brigid’s, Castleknock.

Youth Service

We had our first in a series of Youth Services on Sunday 7th September. The speakers at the

service were Bernard and Maria Neary. They gave a talk on Madagascar from which they

have recently returned. The Parish have supported the work of an Anglican Orphanage on

the island. The music group lead the singing; we were pleased to see 40 young people

coming to the service. The next service will be on Sunday 7th November at 7.00 p.m. in

Castleknock Parish Centre.

THE PARISH NEWS - NOVEMBER 2014

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CASTLEKNOCK AND CLONSILLA PARISH OFFICE

Open 9.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday to Friday

Parish Administrator: Jennifer McGrath

Tel: 820 0040, Email: [email protected]

In this Issue:

Rector Writes 2

Announcements 3

From the Registers 4

Parish Organisations 5

Reference Section 7-10

Cycle for Motor

Neurone Disease 11

Family life on the

dumps of

Madagascar

12-13

Church Flowers 14


Sunday School Teacher Training

We were pleased that 10 of our Sunday Club teachers attended this training evening. The

training was ably lead by Lydia Monds from the Sunday School Society.

Lydia took up the theme of Thankfulness. Creative ideas were given in how to

communicate with children and the resources that are available. A number of other teachers

from the diocese also attended. We are pleased to say that Jenny O’Connor is to succeed

Beryl Stone as Sunday

school co-ordinator at the

end of November. We

thank Beryl for all her work

with the children over many

years. Beryl not only

taught but also wrote the

Sunday School lessons for

the teachers.

Yours sincerely,

Rev. Paul

Craft Stall

Calling all D.I.Y.ers, Crafters, Knitters – The Craft Stall

at this year’s Christmas Fair needs you!!

Have you some spare time to make something that can

be sold as a unique and treasured gift? Last year the stall offered a huge variety of items

including wool crafts, door stops, peg bags to mention just a few. Please help make the stall

a success again this year by donating something hand-made.

Ruby Bannister & Team

Christmas Fair - Advance Notice

The Christmas Fair will be on Saturday, 6th December, please put this date in your diary and

Rev. Nigel Crossey, Chaplain to St. Columba’s College, Rev. Paul Houston & Stella Obe at the recent Harvest Service in St. Thomas’

Church, Mulhuddart.


come along and support. This will be our main fundraiser for the year.

Ecumenical Service of Remembrance:

St. Brigid’s Castleknock – this will be held on Sunday 2nd November at 3.00 p.m. with a

service in the Church and Blessing of the Graves. All welcome.

Youth Organizations:

Boys’ Brigade:

BB is Back!! Tuesdays from 7 to 8.30pm.

Anchor Boys (5-7yrs) 7pm – 8.15pm

Junior Section (8-10yrs) 7pm – 8.30pm

Company Section (11+) 7pm – 8.30pm

Contact Harold McMillan

Brownies

7-11years Thursday 6.45pm-8pm Contact [email protected]

Girls’ Brigade:

Tiny Tots (3-4yrs) Saturday 10am-11.15am

Explorers (5-8yrs) Saturday 10am-12pm

Junior & Senior (9-13yrs) Wednesday 7pm-9pm

Brigadiers (14+) Wednesday 8pm-9.30pm

Contact Ros Garrett

Senior & Junior Table Tennis:

Monday 8pm. Contact Walter Meara

Alzheimer's Research

Does your spouse have dementia? Research is being carried out looking to gain an insight

into the health and wellbeing of those who live with someone who has dementia. For more

information about taking part, please contact Alan Galvin or Dr Maria Pertl at Trinity

College on 01 896 8414.

Holy Baptism

7th September: Isobel Sadie Mulligan, St. Brigid’s,

Castleknock.

Our best wishes go to her parents, David & Adele, and

her Godparents.

“Let the children come to me”

mailto:[email protected]


PARISH ORGANISATIONS

Mothers’ Union:

Castleknock and Clonsilla Mothers’ Union Branch returned after the summer break with a

‘Great M.U. Bake Off’!!

An array of baked delights were spread in front of us – savoury and sweet, light and rich

and we sampled with immense relish! Lots of chat and a cuppa too!

Also at this meeting we were able to present 3 certificates of 45 years membership to

Marie Bannister, Chatty Eager and Pat Gray. Well done Ladies!

The Diocesan Festival Service was held in Christchurch Cathedral on Tuesday 9th

September; Archbishop Michael Jackson officiated and the Reverend David Mungavin,

Diocesan Chaplain, gave the sermon and his words were most prescient to the times we

live in and the challenges that face 21st century family life. Rachel Devlin proudly

carried our branch banner.

We will have our cards on sale after 11.30 a.m. service in St.Brigids, Castleknock on

Sunday 28th September. These cards are most attractive and offer exceptional value and

when you buy them you are supporting the amazing work that Mothers’ Union is involved

in worldwide.

Our next meeting is on Monday 6th October at 8.00 p.m. in the Parish Centre. It is to be a

‘PINK’ meeting as October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Please wear something

PINK!! The speaker is Margaret Mulcahy, founding member of the Plurabelle Paddlers

who are a group of ladies who do Dragon Boat racing as exercise in part recovery from

surgery. I’m sure this will be a most interesting and lively meeting and we invite anyone

from the Parish to come along and join us. Also at this meeting we will be collecting

clothes for the Women’s Refuge in Blanchardstown and for the Trust Shelter for men.

If there are any queries please contact Lesley Anders 085-722 1029

Lesley Anders


ART & CRAFTS

EXHIBITION

AN EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS AND CRAFTS BY

CASTLEKNOCK ART GROUP AND OTHER ARTISTS

CHURCH OF IRELAND PARISH CENTRE, CASTLEKNOCK

SATURDAY 25TH TO MONDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2014

The proceeds from the exhibition will go towards Pieta House,

Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide (www.pieta.ie)

GRAND OPENING:

Saturday 25th October 6.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.

Opening Times:

Sunday 26th October 9.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Monday 27th October 9.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.


REFERENCE SECTION To pull out and keep

Who’s Who

Rector Rev. Paul Houston 01 - 820 0040

Curate Rev. Eugene Griffin (from 01/10/2014)

Lay Reader Stella Obe 087 - 223 7402

Parish Office Jennifer McGrath 01 - 820 0040

Organist Maedhbh Abayawickrema

Assistant Organist Philip Good

Churchwardens St. Brigid’s Church Gladys Hutchinson (Rector’s)

Sam McKeever (People’s)

St. Thomas’ Church Dave Dobson (Rector’s)

Sadie Smullen (People’s)

St. Mary’s Church Alex Alino (Rector’s)

Valerie Fildes (People’s)

Glebewardens St. Brigid’s Church Gordon Kellett (Rector’s)

Walter Meara (People’s)

St. Mary’s Church Bob Tutty (People’s)

Secretaries Castleknock & Mulhuddart Meryl Foster

Clonsilla Liz Fleeton

Treasurers Castleknock & Mulhuddart Malcolm Cadoo

Clonsilla Gordon Hill


SERVICES - OCTOBER 2014

ALL SERVICES ARE FORM 2 (CONTEMPORARY LANGUAGE), UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

Date Time Service Venue

1st October (Wed) 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion Castleknock Parish Centre

5th October 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion (one) St. Brigid’s Church

The Sixteenth Sunday

after Trinity

(Proper 22)

10.00 a.m. Holy Communion St. Mary’s Church

11.30 a.m. Holy Communion St. Brigid’s Church

8th October (Wed) 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion Castleknock Parish Centre

12th October 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion St. Brigid’s Church

Harvest - The

Seventeenth Sunday

after Trinity

(Proper 23)

10.00 a.m. Harvest Service St. Mary’s Church

11.30 a.m. Harvest Service St. Brigid’s Church


19th October 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion St. Brigid’s Church

The Eighteenth Sunday

after Trinity

(Proper 24)

10.00 a.m. Holy Communion St. Mary’s Church

11.30 a.m. Holy Communion St. Brigid’s Church

8.00 p.m. Evening Prayer St Thomas’ Church

22nd October (Wed) 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion Castleknock Parish Centre

26th October 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion St Brigid’s Church

The Fifth Sunday

before Advent

(Proper 25)

10.00 a.m. Service of the Word St Mary’s Church

11.30 a.m. Service of the Word St Brigid’s Church


2nd November 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion St Brigid’s Church

10.00 a.m. Holy Communion St Mary’s Church The Fourth Sunday

before Advent - All

Saints 11.30 a.m. Holy Communion St Brigid’s Church

3.00 p.m. Ecumenical Graveyard

Service St Brigid’s Church

7.00 p.m. Youth Service Castleknock Parish Centre


Date Old Testament Psalm New Testament Gospel

5th Oct. Exodus 20: 1-4, 7-

9, 12-20 Psalm 19 Philippians 3: 4b-14 Matthew 21: 33-46

12th Oct. Deuteronomy 8: 7-

18 Psalm 65

2 Corinthians 9: 6-

15 John 2: 13-22

19th Oct. Exodus 33: 12-23 Psalm 99 1 Thessalonians 1:

1-10 Matthew 22: 15-22

26th Oct. Deuteronomy 34:

1-12 Psalm 90: 1-6, 13-17

1 Thessalonians 2:

1-8 Matthew 22: 34-46

READINGS - OCTOBER 2014

ROTAS - OCTOBER 2014

St. Brigid’s Church, Castleknock - Sidespersons’ Rota

Date Sidesperson Volunteer Sidesperson

5th Oct. Pauline McConnell Charles Mutawe

12th Oct. David Smyth Meryl Foster

19th Oct. Syd Nagle Pamela Holmes

26th Oct. Walter Meara Hazel McClean

Date Volunteers Venue

12th Sep. Monica Woods St Brigid’s Church

26th Sep. Ann & Alex Kitching St Brigid’s Church

St. Brigid’s Church, Castleknock - Coffee

Date Volunteer

5th Oct. Avril McCabe

12th Oct. Alex Alino

19th Oct. Lorna Beattie

26th Oct. Hazel Barr

St. Mary’s Church, Clonsilla - Coffee


ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER

Date

5th Oct. PRAY for The Church in Wales and their Archbishop, The Most Revd Dr

Barry Morgan

(Ihiala (Nigeria), Ijebu (Nigeria), Ijesa North East (Nigeria), Ijesha North

(Nigeria), Ijumu (Nigeria), Ikara (Nigeria), Ikeduru (Nigeria))

12th Oct. PRAY for The Church of the Province of West Africa Gambia

(Ikka (Nigeria), Ikwo (Nigeria), Ikwerre (Nigeria), Ikwuano (Nigeria), Ilaje,

(Nigeria), Ile - Oluji (Nigeria), Ilesa (Nigeria))

19th Oct. PRAY for The Church in the Province of the West Indies and their

Archbishop, The Most Revd & The Hon Dr John Holder

(Indianapolis, Iowa, Iran, Irele - Eseodo (Nigeria), Isial-Ngwa South

(Nigeria), Isiala-Ngwa (Nigeria) Isikwuato (Nigeria), Jabalpur (North India))

26th Oct. PRAY for The Church of Ceylon (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury)

(Colombo (Ceylon), Kurunagala (Ceylon), Jaffna (South India), Jalingo

(Nigeria), Jamaica & The Cayman Islands Jebba (Nigeria), Johannesburg, Jos

(Nigeria))

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER

Date

5th Oct. The Parishes of Sandford & Milltown, the clergy, Sonia Gyles and Anne-

Marie O’Farrell, The Royal Hospital Donnybrook, and the Chaplain, Carolyn

O’Laoire

12th Oct. The Parishes of Santry, Glasnevin & Finglas, the clergy, David Oxley and

Elaine Dunne, The Diocesan Synods, meeting Tuesday 14 October at Taney

Parish Centre, The Diocesan Councils, the Diocesan office and staff

19th Oct. The Parishes of Stillorgan & Blackrock, the clergy, Ian Gallagher, Robert

Marshall and Jack Black, The Church’s Ministry of Healing

26th Oct. The Parishes of Swords, Clonmethan, Kilsallaghan, Donabate & Lusk, the

Rector, Robert Deane, the Parish of Taney, the clergy, Robert Warren and

Jack Kinkead, The South American Missionary Society


CYCLE FOR MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE

As reported in an earlier edition of the Parish News, a group of cyclists from Castleknock in

Dublin completed a gruelling 660km cycle from Mizen to Malin Head in aid of the Irish

Motor Neurone Disease Association back in May 2014.

The event has now raised in excess of €23,000 for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease

Association. The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association is dedicated to working on behalf

of people living with MND and their families and carers. Key services include home visiting

by a MND nurse, financial assistance towards home care help and the supply of specialised

equipment on loan.

The group would like

to extend their thanks

to all those who helped

them along the way

and the wider public

for their support

throughout their

journey.

If you’d like to support

the group’s efforts and

donate to the Irish

Motor Neurone

Disease Association,

please contact any

member of the group.

David Dobson


FAMILY LIFE ON THE DUMPS OF MADAGASCAR

Although in many regards a tropical paradise, Madagascar, with its unique flora and fauna,

is also home to 22 million people, 92% of them living on $2 a day or less according to the

World Bank. In a country of hard working people deprived of job opportunities, many

families, including children, turn to the city dumps in search of anything sellable that will

allow them make a meagre living thus warding off poverty and hunger and in the process

cleaning up their environment.

Madame Josephine and her quiet clutch of six children wait patiently for the trucks to deliver

the leftover cardboard that will guarantee her and her family an income for the next day or

two. She is a widow and a grandmother of one. Josephine told us her girls were with her

today because of school holidays (they are scared to stay at home without her); however, we

met the four youngest regularly on the dump, even during school term time. They were well

wrapped up, their layers of clothes keeping them warm and protected from the chill of an

apparent cold morning air that we were unaware of. As this widow watches intensely for the

eagerly awaited refuse trucks, she throws a sharp eye on her surroundings, always on the

lookout for any means of an income. Meanwhile the older girls took turns acting as

surrogate mums for their younger siblings.

Her day begins before sunrise; Josephine lives nearby and walks the short distance to her

place of work, across the busy bridge over the Ikopa River which offers both shade and

employment to the many women who spend their days washing clothes on its rich brown

muddy banks. Josephine, however, is a recycler; the cardboard she collects is sold in the

village next to her own; earning her Ariary 5,000 to 6,000 (€1.66 to €2) for her day’s work.

This income is usually spread over two or sometimes three days, the time it takes her to sell

her product. There will always be lean days, days when the trucks don’t come or their load

just doesn’t offer up anything of value. To compensate for this, Josephine moves to the

other side of the Ikopa, a mecca for mud-brick makers, which offers her an alternative

(though seasonal) means of income, carrying freshly baked mud bricks to a nearby collection

point for as little as AR 3 to AR 5 per brick - thirty bricks will cover the cost of a school

meal for one of her children. She also works at rice harvesting, again a seasonal occupation,

at which she earns AR 2,000 to AR 3,000 per day.

Our blue Toyota drew the attention of the older girls, bringing them out of their shell as they

asked to have their photograph taken beside its shiny metal and we duly obliged. Lalona

strutted and posed for the camera, her clear smile and carefree confident pose lit up and

radiated the dusty surroundings. Acting out her role as substitute mum she organised the

younger ones to pose for the camera, which brought about both bewilderment and

amusement. Although more reserved, Voahirana wanted her photograph taken too, and her

yellow hair slide, like a twinkling star in a dark Malagasy sky, shimmered from the front of

her black tightly curled hair. Meanwhile her baby sister sat snugly around her waist, the thin

shawl holding her in place offered warmth and comfort while her knitted balaclava kept her

tiny head warm. She peeped out at us from her secure nest, curious yet unaware of what all

the fuss was about.


We met this little family again later on in the day armed with a bag full of chewing gum and

sweets both congealed tightly in a pink peppermint sticky lump, the rejects from a local

factory offering sweet satisfaction to the sisters in the hungry world of Le Digue. This

delivery truck had arrived earlier, the crimson red wrapping paper easily identified by the

recyclers on board the truck was tossed down to the waiting children, like soft rain

welcomed on new mown grass the contents were greeted with delight. If their bread winner

was as successful that day, we just don’t know.

Marie Neary

Sisters supporting sisters ( Photo:- Marie Neary)


Church Flowers

It is the thought that counts

Celebrate the memory of a loved one, a Baptism, a special

Anniversary or special event with an arrangement of flowers in

church. They may be fresh flowers in a vase, a pot plant or an

arrangement. They do not have to be expensive.

For information please contact:

Gaye Ashford (Castleknock)

Margaret Tutty (Clonsilla)

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